One popular gripe emerges from thrilling Six Nations finale

The Six Nations signed off with a 48-46 classic in Paris, a match so wild it will live long in the memory.

But while the rugby delivered chaos, drama and a last-gasp Thomas Ramos winner, viewers across social media found themselves strangely united on one issue: the kits.

France ran out in a limited-edition light blue strip, a shade so pale that, under the Stade de France floodlights, it drifted dangerously close to England’s traditional white. And fans could not believe it had been allowed to happen.

Former England international Austin Healey spoke for thousands when he asked bluntly: “How have they let France wear light blue” during a blue-vs-white fixture that left plenty of people squinting at their screens.

One supporter summed up the general confusion: “Not sure why France are playing in light blue but it’s not that easy distinguishing between the two teams.”

As the game ramped up in intensity, so too did the complaints, with viewers insisting that the colour clash was affecting their ability to follow the action.

Popular X poster James Melville was even more direct, criticising whoever signed off on the decision: “Whoever decided to put France in a light blue kit against England’s white kit should have a word with themselves.”

One fan drew comparisons with last week’s colour-blindness protocols, which saw Wales avoid wearing red against Ireland’s green. That move received praise for being inclusive and forward-thinking, which only made this weekend’s choice more baffling.

Said fan wrote: “Last week I questioned why Wales weren’t playing in red against Ireland (green) and was told it was to prevent problems with colour blindness – fair enough. So how are France and England allowed to play in this evenings colours then?”

Rugby journalist Ben Coles, who was watching live in Paris, pointed out that they were fine in person. “Kits look fine live btw (the red socks help).”